CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MEDICAL PAROLE ADVISORY BOARD
(MPAB)
In terms of section 79(3)(a) of the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998, the Minister must appoint a medical
parole advisory board to provide an independent medical recommendation report to the relevant role players
in the consideration of medical parole applications.
The composition of the Medical Parole Advisory Board is regulated by Regulation 29B of the Act.
Members appointed to the Board must be medical practitioners registered under the Health Professions Act,
1974 (Act, No. 56 of 1974) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a clinician including those with specialization in HIV/AIDS and TB management / internal medicine physician / neurologist / oncologist / urologist and in
occupational therapy.
The Board shall meet at least once a month (physically, by tele- or video conferencing) except when the number
of applications will not make financial sense for convening a meeting.
A member of the Board will be remunerated in accordance with the rates determined by National Treasury in
terms of applicable legislative prescripts.
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services hereby invites nominations for the appointment of medical
practitioners who meet the minimum requirements. Appointments will be for a five (5) year period.
The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right to fill or withdraw these advertised posts.
Note: All costs incurred due to your application/nomination will be at your own expense. CV’s should be aligned
to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the above-mentioned requirements and duties.
A copy of HPCSA registration certificate must be submitted with the application.
CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2021 @ 15h45
The Department of Correctional Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act will be taken into consideration in filling of these advertised posts. It is our intention to
promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application
forms/CV.
Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your
application is unsuccessful.
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment
is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification
and criminal records verification.
How to apply;
Please submit the Curriculum Vitae together with a motivation for your candidate of choice (with their agreement to be nominated in writing) to the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services: Private Bag X853, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivery: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons West Block, 8th floor, Room 810, Pretoria, 0001,
Contact person: Mr M Blose (012) 305 8860
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